From Suffering to Shraddha

From Suffering to Shraddha

Vidyapala draws on various Pali suttas, and the Buddha’s own life, to suggest ways we might move from suffering to faith June 2023

On the Reach of Explanation

On the Reach of Explanation

Images of the Buddha: On Buddha Day, Vishangka looks at what the Buddha’s enlightenment might mean to us now. May 2023

The Promise of a Sacred World

The Promise of a Sacred World

Nagapriya in conversation with Ratnaguna and Priyavadita about his book, The Promise of a Sacred World: Shinran’s Teaching of Other Power December 2022

Moving on Together – First Steps

Moving on Together – First Steps

Update on the plans for moving from our current building to another phase in the life of our community, with an invitation to stay connected

Moving on from Turner Street

Moving on from Turner Street

We have made the major decision to start the process of moving from our current building to the next chapter in our community’s life

Beyond Individuality

Beyond Individuality

At a men’s Dharma training day, Vishangka addresses the role of community in becoming a true individual. December 2020

Books are Us

Books are Us

We love being part of the local reading and browsing community, and have some great new and second hand books here

Making Local Connections

Making Local Connections

Suryashraddha recently held a Buddhist “service” for the small, friendly congregation at St Margaret’s Church in Whalley Range

Ordination News

Ordination News

After many delays and uncertainties, we can now welcome some old friends with new names after their ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order

So Much Love for Earth Café

So Much Love for Earth Café

There’s so much sadness about the loss of the lovely daytime vegan café in our basement. Can anything be done? Well, maybe . . .

Sad News about Earth Café

Sad News about Earth Café

The lovely daytime vegan café in our basement won’t be re-opening after their enforced summer closure. This is sad news for all of us.

What do our Trustees do?

What do our Trustees do?

Our Trustees are responsible for the Centre’s running – find out who they are and what kind of things they’re deciding

Closure of Clear Vision

Closure of Clear Vision

Based in our Centre, and the workplace of many of our friends over the years, the Clear Vision charity is sadly closing at the end of August

Thoughts from the Frontline

Thoughts from the Frontline

Prasadu reflects on being a frontline worker during the COVID-19 crisis and how his Buddhist practice has helped him cope with the pressures. May 2020

Practising in Strange Times

Practising in Strange Times

Inspired by Paramananda, Kevin Statham considers his meditation practice during the covid-19 pandemic and finds no quick fixes

Sharing Skills and Building Friendships

Sharing Skills and Building Friendships

What happens when you bid for a flamenco lesson and a place on an Alexander Technique workshop at one of our skills auctions? Our fundraiser, Sal, had a go . . .

Give as you Live

Give as you Live

Did you know that Manchester Buddhist Centre has an account with Give as you Live? It’s a free way to help

Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner Street
Northern Quarter, M4 1DZ
0161 834 9232

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